US Bridges

SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 9.9 MI W JCT SH34&SH276 · Structure no. 011170129005006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2030. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 276 WB
CrossesS Fork Sabine River
Location9.9 MI W JCT SH34&SH276
RouteState Highway 276
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90467, -96.2838
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2010)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.